Minicamp News: What Stories Actually Matter For Rankings (Episode 871 with Evan Silva and Adam Levitan)
Adam Levitan and Evan Silva break down all the news across the NFL as teams conduct their mandatory OTAs and give their insight into the news that could have huge implications on the fantasy football world.In this episode, we discuss:- Can Aaron Rodgers’ and Arthur Smith’s philosophies coexist? - Is it time to be excited about Christian McCaffrey again?- How J.K. Dobbins fits into the Broncos backfield- Should we still be cautious about Stefon Diggs’ injury recovery?- Adam and Evan remember a “big” ETR favoriteTimestamps:0:00 - Intro2:15 - J.K. Dobbins Signs Broncos Deal7:39 - Steelers Sign Aaron Rodgers12:17 - Anthony Richardson Aggravates AC Spain, Out Until Camp16:12 - Christian McCaffrey Full Participation in OTAs19:22 - Nick Chubb Agrees Deal with Texans22:01 - Stefon Diggs Full Go at Patriots OTA24:55 - Brandon Aiyuk Could Start Year on PUP28:10 - Pickett, Flacco Share Starters Reps in Browns OTA29:57 - Luther Burden Misses OTAs with Soft Tissue Injury32:47 - Amon-Ra Undergoes Knee Surgery, Frank Ragnow Retires35:48 - James Cook Holding-In at Bills OTAs36:55 - Terry McLaurin, Commanders Far From New Deal38:53 - Quintin Johnston Expects to be Chargers Starter40:45 - Justin Herbert In Line For More Run Game Usage41:43 - Jaguars Dismiss Travis Etienne Trade Rumours44:22 - Jets Dismiss Breece Hall Trade Rumours, Listed as Starter46:25 - Cowboys Juggle Javonte Williams, Miles Sanders Starting Reps49:26 - Tommy Tremble Undergoes Back Surgery51:04 - Adam’s Eulogy for Donald Parham’s Torn AchillesDownload the DraftKings Daily Fantasy app now to draft your $20 Best Ball lineup to play for a share of $15 million—and get a second ticket to play FREE for a share of $15 million. That’s two chances to win big without ever setting your lineup again. Draft One, Get One—only on DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours. https://dkng.co/BestBallETRGambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit ccpg.org (CT). 18+ in most eligible states, but age varies by jurisdiction. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. One per customer. Enter the Best Ball $15M headliner contest by 9/4/25 to get one bonus entry. $20 entry fee required. Reward expires in thirty days. See terms at draftkings.com/nfl-best-ball. Sponsored by DK.Want ETR on your team this season? Our 2025 NFL Best Ball Product has you covered with:Real-Time RankingsResearch & Analysis ArticlesDraft Strategy ContentDraft LivestreamsDiscord CommunityQ&As with ETR TeamSubscribe now at https://establishtherun.com/subscribe/ DFS OPTIMIZER: Sign up for THE SOLVER for access to the software we think fantasy players need to win: https://thesolver.com/?ref=etrWE CAN HELP: Tired of attention-seeking hot takes? Get the highest-quality fantasy football analysis in your inbox, FREE: https://bit.ly/establishtherunSPORTSBOOK OFFERS: We’ve partnered with several major sportsbook outlets to help supply you with the best offers in the industry and ensure you’re maximizing your bankroll from the start: https://establishtherun.com/offers/FOLLOW US: Check out our social media channels for FREE fantasy football & DFS videos, analysis, and more: https://linktr.ee/establishtherun
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Market Monday: Anthony Richardson Injury, Aaron Rodgers Signing Move ADPs (Episode 870 with Adam Levitan))
Adam Levitan identifies players moving in ADP and whether to buy or sell them at their new prices.Show NotesIn this episode, we discuss:Colts QB situationSteelers with Aaron RodgersDerrick Henry's backupsBroncos WRsTons moreDownload the DraftKings Daily Fantasy app now to draft your $20 Best Ball lineup toplay for a share of $15 million—and get a second ticket to play FREE for a share of $15million. That’s two chances to win big without ever setting your lineup again. Draft One,Get One—only on DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours.https://dkng.co/BestBallETRGambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit ccpg.org (CT).18+ in most eligible states, but age varies by jurisdiction. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. 1 per customer. Must enter a lineup into the NFL Best Ball $15M Headliner Contest by 9/4/25. $20 entry fee. Bonus issued as 1 ticket to NFL Best Ball $15M Headliner Contest. Ticket reward is site credit valid for use only on NFL Best Ball $15M Headliner Contest. Ticket reward is single-use and expires on the sooner of 30 days (720 hours) or contest lock. See terms at https://www.draftkings.com/nfl-best-ball. Ends 9/4/25 at 6:20 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.Want ETR on your team this season? Our 2025 NFL Best Ball Product has you covered with:Real-Time RankingsResearch & Analysis ArticlesDraft Strategy ContentDraft LivestreamsDiscord CommunityQ&As with ETR TeamSubscribe now at https://subscribe.establishtherun.com/nflbestball/DFS OPTIMIZER: Sign up for THE SOLVER for access to the software we think fantasy players need to win: https://thesolver.com/?ref=etrWE CAN HELP: Tired of attention-seeking hot takes? Get the highest-quality fantasy football analysis in your inbox, FREE: https://bit.ly/establishtherunSPORTSBOOK OFFERS: We’ve partnered with several major sportsbook outlets to help supply you with the best offers in the industry and ensure you’re maximizing your bankroll from the start: https://establishtherun.com/offers/FOLLOW US: Check out our social media channels for FREE fantasy football & DFS videos, analysis, and more: https://linktr.ee/establishtherun
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ETR Rankings Stands: Where We Disagree With The Market And Why (Episode 869 with Adam Levitan, Justin Herzig, Mike Leone)
Adam Levitan, Justin Herzig and Mike Leone present their findings from analyzing Best Ball drafts across the industry to see the biggest outliers between ETR’s rank and where their Average Draft Positions are.In this episode, we discuss:- Why does ETR disagree with the market on Ashton Jeanty?- What makes Saints passcatchers still viable for ETR ranks?- Why are pocket passers still being drafted so highly?- Does ETR agree with RJ Harvey’s high ADP?- What still makes DK Metcalf ranked ahead of his ADP?Timestamps:0:00 - Intro3:15 - Ashton Jeanty7:52 - Jaxon Smith-Njigba & Cooper Kupp11:54 - Terry McLaurin14:18 - Marvin Harrison Jr. 18:38 - Kyren Williams21:42 - DK Metcalf24:53 - Kenneth Walker27:52 - Joe Mixon30:40 - Chris Olave & Rashid Shaheed35:04 - David Montgomery37:32 - Joe Burrow 41:18 - RJ Harvey44:25 - Chris Godwin48:14 - Brock Purdy50:00 - Jaylen Warren52:33 - Michael Pittman55:05 - JJ McCarthy55:26 - Ricky Pearsall57:12 - Luther Burden, Jayden Higgins & Kyle Williams59:46 - Dalton Kincaid & Dallas GoedertDownload the DraftKings Daily Fantasy app now to draft your $20 Best Ball lineup to play for a share of $15 million—and get a second ticket to play FREE for a share of $15million. That’s two chances to win big without ever setting your lineup again. Draft One,Get One—only on DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours.https://dkng.co/BestBallETRGambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit ccpg.org (CT).18+ in most eligible states, but age varies by jurisdiction. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. 1 per customer. Must enter a lineup into the NFL Best Ball $15M Headliner Contest by 9/4/25. $20 entry fee. Bonus issued as 1 ticket to NFL Best Ball $15M Headliner Contest. Ticket reward is site credit valid for use only on NFL Best Ball $15M Headliner Contest. Ticket reward is single-use and expires on the sooner of 30 days (720 hours) or contest lock. See terms at https://www.draftkings.com/nfl-best-ball. Ends 9/4/25 at 6:20 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.Want ETR on your team this season? Our 2025 NFL Best Ball Product has you covered with:Real-Time RankingsResearch & Analysis ArticlesDraft Strategy ContentDraft LivestreamsDiscord CommunityQ&As with ETR TeamSubscribe now at https://establishtherun.com/subscribe/ DFS OPTIMIZER: Sign up for THE SOLVER for access to the software we think fantasy players need to win: https://thesolver.com/?ref=etrWE CAN HELP: Tired of attention-seeking hot takes? Get the highest-quality fantasy football analysis in your inbox, FREE: https://bit.ly/establishtherunSPORTSBOOK OFFERS: We’ve partnered with several major sportsbook outlets to help supply you with the best offers in the industry and ensure you’re maximizing your bankroll from the start: https://establishtherun.com/offers/FOLLOW US: Check out our social media channels for FREE fantasy football & DFS videos, analysis, and more: https://linktr.ee/establishtherun
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Market Monday: Reacting To Stefon Diggs' Wild Week + A Target in 3-TE Builds (Episode 868 with Adam Levitan)
Adam Levitan takes a closer look at this past week's top risers and fallers in the best ball market with another edition of Market Monday. Download the DraftKings Daily Fantasy app now to draft your $20 Best Ball lineup to play for a share of $15 million—and get a second ticket to play FREE for a share of $15million. That’s two chances to win big without ever setting your lineup again. Draft One,Get One—only on DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours.https://dkng.co/BestBallETRGambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit ccpg.org (CT).18+ in most eligible states, but age varies by jurisdiction. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. 1 per customer. Must enter a lineup into the NFL Best Ball $15M Headliner Contest by 9/4/25. $20 entry fee. Bonus issued as 1 ticket to NFL Best Ball $15M Headliner Contest. Ticket reward is site credit valid for use only on NFL Best Ball $15M Headliner Contest. Ticket reward is single-use and expires on the sooner of 30 days (720 hours) or contest lock. See terms at https://www.draftkings.com/nfl-best-ball. Ends 9/4/25 at 6:20 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.Want ETR on your team this season? Our 2025 NFL BEST BALL PRODUCT has you covered with:Real-Time RankingsResearch & Analysis ArticlesDraft Strategy ContentDraft LivestreamsDiscord CommunitySubscribe now at https://establishtherun.com/subscribe/DFS OPTIMIZER: Sign up for THE SOLVER for access to the software we think fantasy players need to win: https://thesolver.com/?ref=etrWE CAN HELP: Tired of attention-seeking hot takes? Get the highest-quality fantasy football analysis in your inbox, FREE: https://bit.ly/establishtherunSPORTSBOOK OFFERS: We’ve partnered with several major sportsbook outlets to help supply you with the best offers in the industry and ensure you’re maximizing your bankroll from the start: https://establishtherun.com/offers/FOLLOW US: Check out our social media channels for FREE fantasy football & DFS videos, analysis, and more: https://linktr.ee/establishtherunDRAFTKINGS BEST BALL: Download the DraftKings Daily Fantasy app now to draft your $20 Best Ball lineup to play for a share of $15 million — and get a second ticket to play FREE for a share of $15 million. That’s two chances to win big without ever setting your lineup again. Draft One,Get One — only on DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours.Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit ccpg.org (CT).18+ in most eligible states, but age varies by jurisdiction. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. 1 per customer. Must enter a lineup into the NFL Best Ball $15M Headliner Contest by 9/4/25. $20 entry fee. Bonus issued as 1 ticket to NFL Best Ball $15M Headliner Contest. Ticket reward is site credit valid for use only on NFL Best Ball $15M Headliner Contest. Ticket reward is single-use and expires on the sooner of 30 days (720 hours) or contest lock. See terms at https://www.draftkings.com/nfl-best-ball. Ends 9/4/25 at 6:20 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.
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How To Beat DraftKings NFL Best Ball In 2025 (Episode 867 with Adam Levitan, Justin Herzig, Mike Leone)
Adam Levitan, Justin Herzig and Mike Leone analyze the difference between playing Best Ball on DraftKings compared to other sites across the industry and how your approach should change going into a DK draft.In this episode, we discuss:- How strategies from EP 867 change on DraftKings- Why pass catchers hold more value on DK- Why Adam isn’t reaching for rushing QBs- How do rookies fare on DK compared to other sites?- Is stacking still important?Timestamps:0:00 - Intro2:22 - Zero/Hero RB Increased Value6:22 - Volume Pass Catchers Get A Bump8:22 - Hammer WR Position10:22 - Elite TE More Valuable Strategy14:20 - Rushing QB Have Less Value, Pocket Have More16:21 - Drafting Three QBs18:11 - Less Demand For Rookies on DK22:21 - The Lesser Importance on Stacking26:19 - Be Aware of Questionable Tags on DraftKingsDownload the DraftKings Daily Fantasy app now to draft your $20 Best Ball lineup to play for a share of $15 million—and get a second ticket to play FREE for a share of $15million. That’s two chances to win big without ever setting your lineup again. Draft One,Get One—only on DraftKings. The Crown Is Yours.https://dkng.co/BestBallETRGambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Help is available for problem gambling. Call (888) 789-7777 or visit ccpg.org (CT).18+ in most eligible states, but age varies by jurisdiction. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. 1 per customer. Must enter a lineup into the NFL Best Ball $15M Headliner Contest by 9/4/25. $20 entry fee. Bonus issued as 1 ticket to NFL Best Ball $15M Headliner Contest. Ticket reward is site credit valid for use only on NFL Best Ball $15M Headliner Contest. Ticket reward is single-use and expires on the sooner of 30 days (720 hours) or contest lock. See terms at https://www.draftkings.com/nfl-best-ball. Ends 9/4/25 at 6:20 PM ET. Sponsored by DK.Want ETR on your team this season? Our 2025 NFL Best Ball Product has you covered with:Real-Time RankingsResearch & Analysis ArticlesDraft Strategy ContentDraft LivestreamsDiscord CommunityQ&As with ETR TeamSubscribe now at https://establishtherun.com/subscribe/ DFS OPTIMIZER: Sign up for THE SOLVER for access to the software we think fantasy players need to win: https://thesolver.com/?ref=etrWE CAN HELP: Tired of attention-seeking hot takes? Get the highest-quality fantasy football analysis in your inbox, FREE: https://bit.ly/establishtherunSPORTSBOOK OFFERS: We’ve partnered with several major sportsbook outlets to help supply you with the best offers in the industry and ensure you’re maximizing your bankroll from the start: https://establishtherun.com/offers/FOLLOW US: Check out our social media channels for FREE fantasy football & DFS videos, analysis, and more: https://linktr.ee/establishtherun
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